Easy Thai Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Easy Thai Chicken
Description
Easy Thai Chicken combines chicken thighs cooked with a sauce that balances sweetness from chili sauce, tang from lime juice, savory depth from soy and fish sauces, and heat from sriracha. The recipe starts by searing the chicken in butter in an oven-proof skillet to create a golden crust on the skin. Then the prepared sauce is added before roasting the chicken in the oven until thoroughly cooked. A final broil caramelizes the sauce, giving the dish a slightly charred finish.
The texture contrasts a crisp skin with moist chicken beneath, enhanced by the fresh crunch of chopped peanuts tossed on top and the bright flavor of chopped cilantro. The recipe’s balance of sweet, salty, spicy, and citrusy elements creates a layered taste that complements the richness of the chicken thighs.
This dish can be served immediately as a main course alongside steamed rice or vegetables, allowing the sauce to mingle with side dishes. Garnishing with peanuts and cilantro provides both textural and flavor contrast. It's an accessible recipe that produces a complete meal with distinct Thai-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 8 chicken thigh bone-in, skin-on
- ¼ cup peanuts chopped
- 2 tablespoons cilantro fresh, chopped leaves
For the sauce
- ½ cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce reduced sodium
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon ginger freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sriracha or more, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- To make the sauce, whisk together chili sauce, soy sauce, garlic, fish sauce, ginger, lime juice and Sriracha in a small bowl; set aside.
- Melt butter in a large oven-proof skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken, skin-side down, and sear both sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Stir in chili sauce mixture.
- Place into oven and roast until completely cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 25-30 minutes. Then broil for 2-3 minutes, or until caramelized and slightly charred.
- Serve immediately, garnished with peanuts and cilantro, if desired.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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